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MLB opener was most-viewed regular-season game in 9 years

BRISTOL, Conn. - The pandemic-delayed Major League Baseball opener was the sport's most-watched regular-season game on any network in nine years. The New York Yankees' rain-shortened 4-1 win at the Wa...

Jul 24, 2020

Toronto FC faces familiar foe in New York City FC at the MLS is Back Tournament

Toronto FC faces a familiar foe in New York City FC on Sunday in the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. "New York City's a good team, there's no two ways about it," said Toronto captain Michae...

Jul 24, 2020

Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears

CHICAGO - Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added to head coach Matt Nagy's staff Friday as part of the Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowship. Burris&nb...

Jul 24, 2020

Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series

When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will breathe a sigh of relief. Morreale is the commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Baske...

Jul 24, 2020

Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament

The MLS is Back Tournament has been a test of the Vancouver Whitecaps' resolve and resilience - perhaps even their faith. They had a start to forget. Missing almost a third of their roster throug...

Jul 24, 2020

Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users

LONDON - GPS device-maker Garmin's online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts. Garmin Connect, an app and website ...

Jul 24, 2020

Athletes pivot from sting of Tokyo honouring Canada's frontline workers with art

Confusion turned to smiles when Vancouver emergency room nurse Steff McLean opened a package from rower Maxwell Lattimer. Inside the box was a painting of a gold Maple Leaf on a red background. A lett...

Jul 24, 2020

Canada's Natalie Achonwa earns WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership award

NEW YORK - Legendary Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw says one of the first words that comes to mind about Canada's Natalie Achonwa is leader. The Fighting Irish grad and fo...

Jul 24, 2020

Blue Jays to play most home games in Buffalo during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will play most of their home games at their top minor-league affiliate's stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. this season. The Blue Jays announced the decision Frida...

Jul 24, 2020

Canadian Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson looks forward to UFC return

Six years after his last UFC fight, Canadian Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson is back. The 34-year-old from London, Ont., moves up a weight class to take on Danish welterweight Nicolas (Lokomotivo) Da...

Jul 24, 2020